my best suggestion is to read over this begginers guide ~~>
https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=82660445&f=272depending on the gear and character you choose will depend on the gear youll need.. typically on a fighter swords and clubs are fairly cheap, and youd want to main slot a +str charm to boost your damage. plate or chain for armor is pretty cheap with EE of course; to aid in your block chance against the mobs.
i have a few chars of gear for sale.
https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=96296586&f=35&o=40 ... let me know via pm if theres anything you may be interested in.
the market has been fluctuating with prices lately, so you may luck out and get an item or a few for under 20fg that is close to max ee etc.
gl and hope to catch up with you soon.. currently getting ready to head out the door to work ;)
just remember... go to town and regen or shrine crap items once you hit about half health. IF you should die on hc; you loose all gear on the char you died on ( locked on the dead character). and essentially have to delete to re-make a new character. regen/shrine on HC is essential at about half life..
stat points into vit to 100
the rest.. depending on the weapon will be decided upon your choice.. again sword/club = str (only after 100 vit is reached)